Does stalling during reverse parking count as a failure?
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Stalling during reverse parking does not count as a failure. Here is relevant knowledge about the Subject 2 driving test: 1. Assessment content: The test includes reverse parking, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turns, and hill starts. Reverse parking evaluates the driver's vehicle control skills and spatial judgment ability; 2. Points deduction details for stopping and stalling: Stalling during test items like reverse parking, parallel parking, or right-angle turns may result in intermediate stopping (speed reaching 0). Any pause exceeding 2 seconds deducts 5 points. However, stalling during S-curve driving that causes intermediate stopping will result in immediate test failure.
Stalling during the reverse parking in a driving test can indeed be nerve-wracking, but I've witnessed many candidates in similar situations. Generally, the test rules don't immediately result in failure for a single accidental stall - it typically incurs a 10-15 point deduction. For instance, with a passing score of 80 out of 100, recovery is still possible. However, frequent stalling or instances accompanied by vehicle rolling/loss of control will definitely lead to examiner intervention. The root cause usually lies in novice drivers' poor clutch control or improper throttle coordination. I recommend practicing hill starts and low-speed vehicle control techniques regularly. After stalling, maintain composure, restart the engine promptly, and continue the maneuver - examiners prioritize overall safe operation. Don't let minor mistakes shake your confidence; the test evaluates fundamental competency, not perfection.
